Funny Captions

 Stanley and his dog are in a staring contest. The contest lasted 58 years, neither of them ever blinking. The man won, and the dog lost.

Gladys here is singing a special song that, according to the prophecy, wards off spirits. The teddy bear that was hiding behind the curtain was actually possessed, and it was planning to end her. She had been attacked by it several times, thus the reason why she is hospitalized.

Sylvia and Eunice have been floating in the open sea for 85 years. They never saw anyone except for each other.

Avoiding Mergers

 This photo perfectly avoids merging because you can clearly see the man and the woman.

Framing

This photo obeys the guideline of framing because it is framed by the buildings.

Balance

This photo obeys the rule of balance because the buildings balance out the scene, making it satisfying to look at.

Lines

This photo obeys the rule of lines because of the lines on the building.

The Rule of Thirds

    This photo obeys the rule of thirds because the man's face is in the corner and the stripes on the flag lead our eyes to him.

Simpicity

    Since there is not much going on in the photo except for the building, it is easy to focus on the falling man, the subject of the photo.

Unusual and Interesting Photos Part 3

1. Below each photo are suggestions for photographers. List 3 of the ones you think are the most important for photographers to remember when they are out shooting.

A: 1. A better skill to have is being able to make the ordinary seem extraordinary.

     2. Being able to capture a story telling expression is an awesome skill to have as a photographer.

 

     3. Four things every photographer should know how to do: take a photo of a reflection, take a photo of a hand, take a photo of him/herself, and take a photo showing perspective.

2. Pick your favorite painting, get a copy of it and post it on your blog.

3. Then go find a REAL photo that looks like your painting. DO NOT GET AN ACTUAL PHOTO OF THAT PAINTING, find a photo that copies the style of the painting, but is NOT the painting.

4. Did the photographer follow the suggestions fully?

A: Not really, because they are looking away and do not capture as much expression.

5. Which style of painting do you think might influence you?

A: Paintings that capture your attention with quiet moments.

Unusual and Interesting Photos Part 2

1. Why did you pick this photo?

A: I liked how it looked like a reflection in a car window.

2. What category did you find this photo?

A: Portrait and Personality.

3. What award did it win (what place)?

A: Second Place.

4. What did the photographer do that attracted your eye? (I am not talking about the subject, but what the photographer did)

A: The trees merging with the girl's face.

5. How much do you think the subject of the photo weighed in the judges minds when they picked this photo as one of the best of 2012?

A: Most likely the story behind the photo.

6. What do you think the photographer had to do that was unique to getting this photo?

A: Get the right exposure to take a photo through glass.

1. Why did you pick this photo?

A: I love pictures of everyday heroes in action.

2. What category did you find this photo?

A: Domestic News Single.

3. What award did it win (what place)?

A: Third Place.

4. What did the photographer do that attracted your eye? (I am not talking about the subject, but what the photographer did)

A: They captured Rescue workers helping someone.

5. How much do you think the subject of the photo weighed in the judges minds when they picked this photo as one of the best of 2012?

A: The amount of action captured in  the photo.

6. What do you think the photographer had to do that was unique to getting this photo?

A: They had to somehow get a good shot from a moment of tension

1. Why did you pick this photo?

A: Something interesting is happening in the photo

2. What category did you find this photo?

A: Photographer of The Year (SMALLER MARKETS)

3. What award did it win (what place)?

A: AE1

4. What did the photographer do that attracted your eye? (I am not talking about the subject, but what the photographer did)

A: The captured a photo of a conversation.

5. How much do you think the subject of the photo weighed in the judges minds when they picked this photo as one of the best of 2012?

A: They liked the amount of drama in the photo.

6. What do you think the photographer had to do that was unique to getting this photo?

A: Take a photo in a crowded place.

Unusual or Interesting photos

1. What is your reaction to his work?

A: His photos are a very unique idea and they make an interesting image.

2. How do you think he made these photos?

A: By combining multiple exposures of the same photo

3 Think about some buildings you have seen, which ones would be good to take a photo like this? Tell me about those buildings, where are they, could you get easy access to them?

A: A good one would be the Space Needle in Seattle. I could not easy access to it but it would be worth it.

Great Black and White Photographers part 3

1. What first caught your eye while looking at your photographer photos? Is there something in particular about their photos that made you want to choose them? Post the images with your writing.

A: Most of Emmet Gowin's photos are of his wife and family members. His photography captures everyday life, which was an unusual focus for art back then. He perfectly captured family and personal moments.



2. Look at those 2 photos you posted last time in the assignment Great Black and White Photographers Part 2, Use your five senses to tell me more about these photos. Answer them on your blog.

A: Both photos have a major element in common, they both include people going about their everyday lives. For me, I feel like I can put myself in the place of the camera because of how well taken they are. I see city of black and white, I smell the distinct smell of city air, I hear cars moving and honking, people talking, and footsteps walking. I taste the city air, with the fumes from the vehicles. I feel the concrete I am walking on, the ground vibrating from the movement of people and cars.

3. Finally, what would you like to create to show the world your great photographer. Ideas include posters, power points, a blog, etc. You tell me what you would like to create so we can come up with a plan to share your thoughts and ideas about your photographer with your classmates and with the rest of the school.

A: I would like to create a blog about Emmet Gowin, centered around his style and aesthetics. It would include his most famous photos, along with some of his lesser known work. I would write my personal opinion about his photos and try to determine how he took the photo.

Great Black and White Photographers Part 2

Emmet Gowin
Born 1941 in Danville, Virginia
Attended Richmond Professional Institute and later Rhode Island School of Design
Taught photography at Princeton University

Great Black and White Photographers

1. Margaret Bourke-White

2. Emmet Gowin

3.  Josef Koudelka

Mural Project Preview

1. Q: What theme, that we could take here at school, could we do a series of these panels to place around the school?

    A: A theme that we could take here at school would be students working, playing sports, playing instruments , or anything school related.

2. Q: Should we use phones only, or should we open it up to our regular cameras for those people that don't have camera phones?

    A: Yes, we should open up our cameras because everyone should be able to take photos.

3. Q: Where would you want to put the mural on campus?

    A:  A good place to put the mural would be in the Library or somewhere outside in the courtyard where everyone can see it.

Aperture SS and ISO

F2.8 Aperture

F16 Aperture


1. What part of the body should we closely relate aperture?
A: The face.


2. Finish this sentence - the smaller the Aperture _____________, the higher the Aperture ________________.

A: lens, size.

3. In your own words tell me how aperture impacts Depth of Field?

A: The size of the aperture determines how much of the background is in focus.

High Shutter Speed

Low Shutter Speed

1. If you were assigned to shoot at Bulldogs and Hotdogs night, which was a few months ago, what shutter speeds do you think you would have to shoot at the following events that night I would like you to answer the question for the following two situations:

At the beginning while the sun was still up and the courtyard had reasonable good light

a.) a booth in the middle of the yard near the Tree: low speed
b.) a food booth outside under one of the big red awnings: low speed:
c.) the Stars performance inside the gym: high speed
d.) students dancing near the center of the courtyard: high speed
e.) people streaming in from the front doors: high speed
f.) the basketball booth where students are shooting basketballs at a hoop: medium speed

Towards the end when there is no sun and has gotten dark enough that you can't see from one end of the courtyard to the other.

a.) a booth in the middle of the yard near the Tree: high
b.) a food booth outside under one of the big red awnings: medium

c.) the Stars performance inside the gym: high

d.) students dancing near the center of the courtyard: high

e.) people streaming in from the front doors: low

f.) the basketball booth where students are shooting basketballs at a hoop: medium

2. List the three settings your camera has regarding setting shutter speed (these are found at #5 on the Shutter Speed website. Explain how each works - DO NOT COPY AND PASTE, use your own words.

A: 1/500, 1/250, 1/125. Each of these change the exposure depending on your aperture.
1/500 is used when: you need a lower shutter speed
1/250 is used when: you need a medium shutter speed
1/125 is used when: you need a high shutter speed

ISO 200

ISO 3200

1. What are the advantages of shoot at a higher ISO at a sporting event like basketball or a night football game?

A: a higher ISO can freeze motion when there is not a lot of light in the area being captured.

2. What suggestions did the author make about using a low ISO?

        A: That you might want to use low ISO in a dim or dark environment.

3. What suggestions did the author make about using a high ISO?

        A: Think if it is okay to add noise to the image.

List the aperture settings available on this camera.


A:  2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22

List the shutter speed settings available on this camera.


A: 1 sec, 1/80 sec, 1/4000 sec

List the ISO settings available on this camera

A: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600